Last updated on: February 7, 2024
Justin Lin is a film director from Taiwan. His films have grossed more than $2.3 billion worldwide. He is best known for directing the third through sixth installments of the Fast and Furious franchise, as well as Star Trek Beyond. Lin is also well-known for his work on TV shows such as Community and True Detective’s second season.
Lin recently made headlines when he announced his resignation from directing the tenth installment of the Fast and Furious franchise, citing Vin Diesel‘s difficult behavior on set. Lin, on the other hand, already has his next project in the works, and it has nothing to do with the Fast and Furious franchise.
Justin Lin is a private person who has kept his personal life mostly hidden from the public eye.
As of December 2024, Justin Lin is 51 years and 2 months old, his estimated net worth is $50 million, and he stands at a height of 5 feet 6½ inches (169 cm or 1.69 m) tall.
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Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Justin Lin
Nickname
Justin Lin
Profession
Director
Career
Debut
Film – Shopping for Fangs (1997)
TV Show – Community (2009-2010)
Best Known for
His Work on Television Shows like Community and the second season of True Detective
Awards
Personal life
Date of Birth
October 11, 1973
Justin Lin Age
As of today, he is 51 years, 2 months, and 7 days old.
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Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Signature
Nationality
Taiwanese
Birth Place
Taipei, Taiwan
Residence
Orange County
School / College / University
The University of California San Diego
The University of California Los Angeles
Cypress High School
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Taiwanese).
Food Habits
Non-vegan.
Hobbies
Not known.
Tattoo
None or unknown.
Physical Stats & More
Height
- In feet – 5′ 6½”
- In Centimeters – 169 cm
- In meters – 1.69 m
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Weight
- In kilograms – 75 kg
- In Pounds – 165 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: unknown
- Biceps Size: unknown
- Waist Size: unknown
Shoe size
9 (US)
Eye color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Family
Wife
Lin is married to Chen Yun Ing, and they have two children together. However, he has mostly been private about his personal life beyond directing and producing films.
Father
His father’s name is not known.
Mother
His mother‘s name is not known
Siblings
Jimmy Lin (Brother)
Children
He has a son and daughter.
Oqwe Lin (Son) (Born in 2009)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Chen Yun-ing
Marriage Date
Not known.
Girlfriend and Dating History
Net worth 2024
$50 million
As of December 2024, Justin Lin has a net worth of about $50 million. Most of his money comes from how well he has done as a director, producer, writer, and editor.
Lin’s movies have made more than $2.3 billion around the world. He has also directed and produced popular TV shows like Community and True Detective.
Net worth in 2023 | $50 million |
Net worth in 2022 | $45 million |
Net worth in 2021 | $40 million |
Net worth in 2020 | $37 million |
Net worth in 2019 | $35 million |
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Justin Lin Facts
- Justin Lin was born in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 11, 1971. At the age of eight, he moved to the United States with his family. He grew up in Buena Park, California. He went to Cypress High School, which is close by.
- Lin became an Eagle Scout while he was in Boy Scout Troop 670 in March 1989.
- Lin is best known for his roles in Better Luck Tomorrow, The Fast and the Furious 4–6, and Star Trek Beyond.
- He has also worked on shows like Community and True Detective’s second season.
- Over $2.3 billion has been made from Justin Lin’s movies all over the world.
- Lin went to school at the University of California and got a BA in film and TV.
- As of March 2023, he has a net worth of about $60 million.
- Lin made the racing movie series into an action-packed, over-the-top extravaganza. This made the Fast and Furious franchise a huge hit.
Justin Lin Movies and TV shows
All Movies List
Year | Movie Name | Role |
1997 | Shopping for Fangs | Director and Writer |
2002 | Better Luck Tomorrow | Director, Producer, and writer |
2006
|
Annapolis | Director |
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift | Director | |
2007 | Finishing the Game | Director, Producer, and writer |
2009 | Fast & Furious | Director |
2011 | Fast Five | Director and Executive Producer |
2013 | Fast & Furious 6 | Director and Executive Producer |
2015 | Hollywood Adventures | Producer and Writer |
2016 | Star Trek Beyond | Director, Producer, and writer |
2021 | F9 | Director, Producer, and writer |
2023 | Fast X | Producer and Writer |
Not Announced yet. | The Last Days of John Allen Chau | Director |
One-Punch Man | Director and Producer | |
All TV Shows list
Year | Show Name |
Episodes directed
|
2009–2010 | Community |
“Introduction to Statistics”
“Interpretive Dance” “Modern Warfare” |
2014–2018 | Scorpion | “Pilot” |
2015 | True Detective |
“The Western Book of the Death”
“Night Finds You” |
2017–present | S.W.A.T. | “Pilot” |
2018–present | Magnum P.I. | “Pilot” |
2019–present | Warrior | |
2022 | The Endgame | |
Social Media Profiles
He is not active on FB.